A humorous five-line poem
Limerick
(N.) (पाँच पंक्तियों वाली हास्य कविता) | Ex: He recited a funny limerick at the event.
An understatement in which a positive idea is expressed by denying its opposite (e.g., “not bad”)
Litotes
(N.) (दोहरे नकारात्मक द्वारा सकारात्मक अर्थ) | Ex: Saying “not bad” to mean good is an example of litotes.
A situation of great confusion, turmoil, or chaos
Maelstrom
(N.) (अत्यधिक उथल-पुथल या अराजकता की स्थिति) | Ex: The country was thrown into a political maelstrom.
A person who performs tricks and illusions to entertain people (2)
Magician
(N.) (जादूगर) | Ex: The magician amazed the audience with his tricks.
One who demands strict conformity to rules
Martinet
(N.) (कठोर अनुशासक) | Ex: The coach was a martinet who punished even the smallest mistakes.
One who is killed for the cause of religion or faith (6)
Martyr
(N.) (शहीद) | Ex: He was remembered as a martyr who sacrificed his life for his beliefs.
One who obtains pleasure from receiving pain or punishment (2)
Masochist
(N.) (पीड़ा में आनंद लेने वाला व्यक्ति) | Ex: Only a masochist would enjoy such harsh criticism.
The killing of one’s mother (5)
Matricide
(N.) (मातृहत्या) | Ex: The crime of matricide shocked the entire community.
A person who repairs and maintains machines
Mechanic
(N.) (मशीनों की मरम्मत करने वाला) | Ex: The mechanic fixed my bike within an hour.
One who interferes in others’ affairs
Meddler
(N.) (दखल देने वाला) | Ex: Nobody likes a meddler who interferes unnecessarily.
A feeling of deep, lasting sadness (3)
Melancholy
(N.) (उदासी) | Ex: A sense of melancholy filled her heart on that rainy evening.
A collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition
Menagerie
(N.) (पशु शाला) | Ex: The old king had a menagerie of rare animals.
A soldier who fights for any country that pays them (9)
Mercenary
(N.) (किराये का सैनिक) | Ex: The mercenary fought only for money, not for loyalty.
The scientific study of metals and their uses
Metallurgy
(N.) (धातु विज्ञान) | Ex: He studied metallurgy to understand how different metals are processed.
The act of copying the behaviour or speech of other people
Mimicry
(N.) (अनुकरण, नक़ल) | Ex: His mimicry of famous actors was spot on.
A person who studies rocks and minerals
Mineralogist
(N.) (खनिज विशेषज्ञ) | Ex: The mineralogist examined the rare stones carefully.
A place where money is coined by authority of the government (11)
Mint
(N.) (टकसाल) | Ex: The coins were produced at the national mint.
A person who hates and avoids other people (10)
Misanthrope
(N.) (मानवद्वेषी) | Ex: He became a misanthrope after years of betrayal.
One who hates the institution of marriage (4)
Misogamist
(N.) (विवाह से घृणा करने वाला) | Ex: As a misogamist, he never believed in marriage.
A system of government by a king or queen (6)
Monarchy
(N.) (राज-तंत्र) | Ex: The country has been under monarchy for centuries.
A long speech given by one person in a play or performance
Monologue
(N.) (एकल संवाद) | Ex: His emotional monologue moved the audience.
A condition of having only one copy of a chromosome
Monosomy
(N.) (एक गुणसूत्र होना) | Ex: Monosomy can lead to genetic disorders.
A series of shots put together sequentially to narrate something within a film
Montage
(N.) (क्रमबद्ध दृश्यों का संयोजन) | Ex: The film used a montage to show the passage of time.
A place where dead bodies are kept for identification (3)
Morgue
(N.) (मुर्दा घर) | Ex: The bodies were taken to the morgue for identification.
A place for keeping dead bodies before burial or cremation (5)
Mortuary
(N.) (शवगृह) | Ex: The hospital has a separate mortuary.
The habit of excessive admiration for oneself, especially one’s appearance (3)
Narcissism
(N.) (आत्ममुग्धता; स्वयं से अत्यधिक प्रेम) | Ex: His narcissism made him obsessed with his looks.
A newly coined word, expression, or usage (3)
Neologism
(N.) (नवनिर्मित शब्द) | Ex: “Selfie” is a popular neologism in modern language.
One who is between ninety and one hundred years of age
Nonagenarian
(N.) (90 से 99 वर्ष के बीच का व्यक्ति) | Ex: The nonagenarian still leads an active life.
A sentimental longing for a period in the past (11)
Nostalgia
(N.) (पुरानी यादों की तड़प) | Ex: The old songs filled her with nostalgia.
Well-known for being bad; a person of evil reputation (10)
Notorious
(Adj.) (कुख्यात) | Ex: The notorious criminal was finally arrested.
A person who is new to a profession, without training or experience (5)
Novice
(N.) (नौसिखिया) | Ex: As a novice, he made many beginner mistakes.
The study or collection of coins (6)
Numismatics
(N.) (मुद्राशास्त्र) | Ex: Numismatics is a popular hobby among collectors.
A place equipped for observing celestial bodies (2)
Observatory
(N.) (वेधशाला) | Ex: The observatory allowed visitors to watch the stars.
Something no longer in use (19)
Obsolete
(Adj.) (अप्रचलित) | Ex: Typewriters have become obsolete
A form of government by a small group of people (8)
Oligarchy
(N.) (अल्पतंत्र; कुछ लोगों का शासन) | Ex: The country was ruled by an oligarchy.
Having unlimited power (9)
Omnipotent
(Adj.) (सर्वशक्तिमान) | Ex: In many religions, God is considered omnipotent.
An animal or person that eats both plants and meat (3)
Omnivore
(N.) (सर्वाहारी जीव) | Ex: Humans are omnivores as they eat both vegetables and meat.
The study of snakes (2)
Ophiology
(N.) (सांपों का अध्ययन) | Ex: Ophiology is a specialized branch of zoology.
A person who studies birds (4)
Ornithologist
(N.) (पक्षी विशेषज्ञ) | Ex: The ornithologist observed rare bird species.
The study of mountains
Orology
(N.) (पर्वतों का अध्ययन) | Ex: Orology focuses on the structure and origin of mountains.
To banish or turn out of society and fellowship
Ostracise
(V.) (बहिष्कृत करना) | Ex: He was ostracised for breaking social norms.
A person who opposes war or use of military force (8)
Pacifist
(N.) (शांतिवादी) | Ex: As a pacifist, she refused to support military actions.
A person who studies fossils
Palaeontologist
(N.) (जीवाश्मों का अध्ययन करने वाला) | Ex: The palaeontologist discovered a new dinosaur species.
A solution for all difficulties or diseases (16)
Panacea
(N.) (रामबाण इलाज) | Ex: There is no single panacea for all social problems.
A disease that spreads over a whole country or the whole world (3)
Pandemic
(N.) (महामारी) | Ex: The pandemic affected millions of people worldwide.
A speech or writing that praises someone excessively
Panegyric
(N.) (अत्यधिक प्रशंसा) | Ex: The article was more of a panegyric than an objective review.
The belief that God is in everything, including nature (4)
Pantheism
(N.) (सर्वेश्वरवाद) | Ex: Pantheism teaches that divinity exists in all aspects of nature.
A person who believes that God is present in all things in nature
Pantheist
(N.) (सर्वेश्वरवादी) | Ex: As a pantheist, he finds divinity in every element of nature.
A story told to illustrate a moral or spiritual truth (4)
Parable
(N.) (नीति कथा) | Ex: The teacher used a parable to explain the importance of honesty.